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Filleting and trimming

Filleting and trimming

Filleting and trimming done right means less waste and improved profitability. Our fish filleting machines and trimming solutions ensure consistent quality, efficient processing and full use of your raw material.

Factory solutions:

Filleting and trimming factory solution

Secondary Processing Solution™

A flexible processing solution for Alaskan pollock and salmon, featuring a dual thawing line that enables simultaneous processing of both species.

  • High output capacity with parallel thawing lines
  • Unique filleting line with optional skinning, trimming and portioning
  • Multiple end-product formats: fillets, portions, pin bone in/out, fresh or frozen

Stun and bleed factory solution

Stun and Tail System (The Golden Ray)

Optimar introduces the first integrated system for the humane stunning and tailing of nephrops onboard. The concept is developed in close collaboration with Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability (FIS) and key stakeholders in the UK scampi industry.

  • Integrated and humane stunning before processing
  • Winner of the international Innovation Award at the Catch Welfare Platform
  • Designed to maximize tail yield (which accounts for 25–30% of the body weight)

Stun and bleed factory solution

Longliner

A fully automated factory solution for HG, fillet and by-products.

  • Electric stunning and vision technology for safe and efficient handling
  • Full process line for HG and fillet, including grading and automatic freezers
  • Complete logistics: packing, block hotel, palletizing and loading systems
Systems:

Stun and bleed system

OptiFlow™ Water Treatment System

With OptiFlow, you get an automated and robust wastewater treatment system tailored for salmon slaughtering and processing facilities.

  • Minimizes the risk of a complete operational shutdown
  • Maximum performance across all treatment stages
  • Reduced operating and maintenance expenses

Stun and bleed system

Stun and Tail System

Optimar introduces the first integrated system for the humane stunning and tailing of nephrops onboard. The concept is developed in close collaboration with Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability (FIS) and key stakeholders in the UK scampi industry.

  • Integrated and humane stunning before processing
  • Winner of the international Innovation Award at the Catch Welfare Platform
  • Designed to maximize tail yield (which accounts for 25–30% of the body weight)
Products:

Stun and bleed product

Tailing Machine

Optimar has developed a concept that automates the traditionally time-consuming process of tailing nephrops at sea. The concept was a central component of the Stun and Tail System that took home the victory at the 2025 Catch Welfare Innovation Award. Patent pending

  • Replaces a potentially inhumane manual process
  • Eliminates physically demanding manual labor, resulting in a safer and more efficient workflow onboard
  • Contributes to the sustainable operation of local, commercial fisheries